Summary of the new features of "Android 5.0 Lollipop", what makes it amazing?

Google held on June 26, 2014 "Google I / O 2014"Announced in"Android LThe official version of "Android 5.0 LollipopIt was decided to become a device, the device provided with this OS and the new functions introduced were clarified.

Google Japan Blog: New version of Android and the new Nexus
http://googlejapan.blogspot.jp/2014/10/android-nexus.html

Android - 5.0 Lollipop
https://www.android.com/versions/lollipop-5-0/

After being announced at Google I / O 2014, the next Android OS on which the preview OS for developers was released is "Android 5.0 LollipopIt was officially announced as. Android 5.0 was released at the same time as the OS "Nexus 6"Tablet terminal"Nexus 9", And the media player's"Nexus Player"It is mounted in.


Also, the current "Nexus 4"Nexus 5"Nexus 7 (2012/2013)"Nexus 10"With each company's Google Play Edition smartphone, within a few weeksAndroid 5.0 will be offeredHowever, the detailed date and time has not been announced.

...... That's why the new feature on Android 5.0 Lollipop is here.

◆ 01: New UI "Material Design"


New UI based on unified theory using reasonable margin and movement "Material Design"Allows you to access the information you are seeking with intuitive operation by adopting natural movements and designs that you see in your everyday lives in visual elements.

◆ 02: Notification function


Android 5.0 has updated the notification function, it is now possible to check and reply to messages directly from the lock screen of the terminal. Also, if you set the priority mode to ON, you can customize the notification to notify only messages from users who have registered in advance, and not to notify messages other than specific users for what time from when I will.

Also, even if there is an incoming call during movie or music playback, only answer / ignore options are displayed without switching the screen. Since the full screen does not switch as before, you can enjoy movies and music as it is.

◆ 03: Battery
Power saving mode extends device usage time by up to 90 minutes. During charging it will display the remaining time until full charge. Also, when changing the setting of the battery, it is possible to display the remaining time until the battery becomes 0%.

◆ 04: Security
In order to protect the device that was lost or stolen, the function to automatically encrypt is introduced. Also,SELinuxTo strengthen security against vulnerabilities and malware. Furthermore, you can pair the device you own with another device and unlock it "Android Smart Lock"Was also installed.

◆ 05: Device sharing
Multi-user function installed. For example, even if you forget your smartphone, you can log in from your friends and family smartphone and make phone calls and browse messages just like your smartphone. In addition, guest user mode allows you to lend your device to your friends with peace of mind.


In addition, it enables seamless cooperation with smart phones, tablets, etc., for example, movies that had been seen partway through smartphones can be played on the tablet in the middle.


◆ 06: Quick setting
You can access frequently used settings with only 2 swipe operations. Change the UI so that you can easily turn on / off Wi - Fi, Bluetooth etc.

◆ 07: Connection
Even when switching from Wi-Fi connected state to LTE connection, it has been strengthened to make the network connection stable. Better Bluetooth connection, power saving and more powerful connection possible than before.

◆ 08: Runtime and Performance
"ART" which was introduced as a test from Android 4.4 was officially adopted and the performance improved four times. Support for ARM · x86 · MIPS-based 64-bit processors.

◆ 09: Media


A low-latency mode with less delay in sound is installed, and the real-time experience of audio is improved. Multichannel audio function that combines 8 surround channels including 5.1 and 7.1 into 2 channel surround. I realized desktop PC class graphics with OpenGL ES 3.1 and Android extensions.

◆ 10: Ok Google
"Ok Google" can operate even when the screen is turned off.

◆ 11: Accessibility


Increase the contrast of text and use color inversion to enhance visibility.

◆ 12: Language
Fifteen additional languages ​​such as Basque, Bengali, Burmese, etc. are added to support a total of 68 languages.

◆ 13: Instant setup
If you have a device with NFC installed, you can easily set up just by touching the new terminal and the old terminal.

In addition, Android 5.0 will be released on 17th October 2014 software development kit.